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P188 DTF

1996 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

137,163 mi
Last recorded137,163 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca Diesel132,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 DTF
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2007 137,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s rear shochabsorbers in poor condition

rear door mountings in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2006 130,972 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 130,962 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise 2 sidelights lit on nearside rear only 1 lit on the offside

Advise balance weight on offside drive shaft insecure

Advise corrosion to nearside and offside chassis

Advise handbrake travel

Advise surface corrosion to both sills

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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P188 DTF is a 1996 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 132,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Inca Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P188 DTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P188 DTF registered?

P188 DTF is a 1996 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P188 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 DTF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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